Merlin, Ransom and the Central London Hatchery

THS Chapter12 review: Wet and Windy Nights

We will begin by reviewing this chapter. What do we learn from this chapter about

• Merlin
• The Macrobes
• That Hideous Strength

Chapters 13 -14

Discuss and take notes on what we further learn in these chapters about

• Merlin
• The Director Ransom
• What it is that opposes the NICE

What has happened to Jane and Mark at this point in the novel?

Brave New World: Studying the opening

We will finish this week by looking briefly at the opening of Huxley's Brave New World. In particular we will look at how he creates a convincing picture of the Central London Hatchery. in chapter 1.

Homework: Lewis' use of language (AO 2)

Find examples of Lewis' language from the novel. Look in particular for:

• metaphor
• simile
• colourful or vivid description
• invented words or terms (e. g. eldila)
• scientific vocabulary and phrases
• pseudo-scientific vocabulary or phrases
• literary references (e.g. Romance of the Rose, p. 72)
• dialogue to create character
• Biblical or Christian references
• symbols

Make notes on page numbers and examples with an idea of why and how Lewis uses them.